Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Carpinteria

Each rule below links to the section of the Carpinteria Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Size or lot coverage	Can cover no more than 40% of the rear yard. Applies: For an accessory structure in the required rear yard setback. § 14.50.020 · code text An accessory structure may be located in the required rear yard setback; provided, that it is located no closer than ten feet to the principal structure and that it occupies no more than forty percent of the rear yard.
Side and rear setback	At least 10 feet from the rear property line. Applies: On a corner lot that backs onto a key lot. § 14.50.020 · code text For a corner lot backing on a key lot, no accessory structure shall be located closer than ten feet to the rear property line.
Distance from the house	At least 10 feet from the main building. Applies: For an accessory structure in the required rear yard setback. § 14.50.020 · code text An accessory structure may be located in the required rear yard setback; provided, that it is located no closer than ten feet to the principal structure and that it occupies no more than forty percent of the rear yard.

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Accessory structures in the required rear yard setback may cover at most 40% of the rear yard.

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